A NEW acting head teacher has joined under-fire North Bromsgrove High School.

Lee Gray joined as acting head teacher on an interim basis from Monday, July 2, after previous incumbent Angelina Robin-Jones handed in her notice to leave in June.

The school has come under criticism from parents and students in recent months after the Advertiser reported on the resignation of seven maths teachers.

Worcestershire County Council said it was keen to secure additional leadership, with Mr Gray now set to oversee the implementation of a short-term plan for the school, meeting with students, parents, teachers and the local community ahead of the new term in September.

Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for education and skills, said: "I'm delighted to see that an acting head has been found to lead this school going forward.

"The county council has worked extremely hard to ensure leadership has been secured for North Bromsgrove High in such a short space of time.

"I have every confidence that the new acting head, along with the guidance and close support from the county council, will help drive the improvements needed at this school."

Mr Gray is the substantive head teacher of Studley High School, which is part of a teaching school alliance, and he will be working with colleagues to support North Bromsgrove High.

The school was visited by Ofsted in May and a report is due to be published.